Behavioral Assistant Intern  
Location: US, NJ, Hammonton
Employment type: Contract
Industry: Mental Health Care

Company profile:
Allies In Caring, Inc. is a multicultural non-profit organization dedicated to helping underserved individuals who have emotional and behavioral problems move toward recovery, health and greater independence through counseling, education and community support. We specialize in providing services to deaf and hard of hearing individuals and immigrant families. In our interventions we are sensitive to the complex interaction of abilities/disabilities, family, social, and cultural dynamics that make each individual unique.Programs we are currently approved for by the Division and Children and Families: Intensive In Community Services (IIC) - For children &amp; youth with behavioral and emotional problems Intensive In Home Services (IIH) - For children &amp; youth with co-ocurring diagnosis; behavioral and emotional problems and developmental disabilities.We are in the process of hiring the Full Time Spanish Speaking Therapist to work for our Organization in South Jersey. We will hire and train individuals who are committed to using their skills and experience to make a positive impact in the wellbeing and development of children, youth and their families. Those who join our team will be supported to develop the knowledge and the competences necessary to be successful in providing psycho- education and advocacy to children and their families. Please check our website at #URL_2122b79403a0c7e3adb4363806ab6355a320a99cf3998a5657d1fc65246f2387# to learn more about us.

Job description:
The Behavioral Assistant provides structured, goal oriented, time limited skill building opportunities, behavior modification interventions, and advocacy to connect with community resources. These interventions are provided to children or adolescents at home, school (if necessary according to treatment plan), or other community-based settings. Responsibilities:  Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Assists in implementing and modeling behavior plans for the purpose of reinforcing positive, effective behaviors, such as alternative communication intervention strategies for the purpose of helping child/youth communicate effectively.Assists with data collection for the purpose of monitoring and reporting progress with identified goals.Participates in staff development programs for the purpose of learning new skills relevant to working with children and youth with emotional and behavioral challenges.  

Requirements:
Requirement:Education:Student of Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, such as social work, psychology, sociology, or counseling psychology, from an accredited college or university.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to listen effectively; basic knowledge of child and adolescent development; knowledge of factors which may contribute to family dysfunction; general knowledge of community resources and services; ability to maintain effective working relationship with other social services providers and clients; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Bilingual and/or multicultural is a plusPlease check our website at #URL_2122b79403a0c7e3adb4363806ab6355a320a99cf3998a5657d1fc65246f2387# to learn more about us. 

Benefits:
Some of the benefits that we offer include:Supportive team environmentPersonal growth &amp; career developmentTraining in evidence based interventions.Stipend when student starts providing behavioral assistance to clients on his/her own